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Category Manager – Technology, Data, AI & Hyperscalers

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  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • 30+ days ago
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    Skills

    • Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Aribaunmatched
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Big Dataunmatched
    • Business Analysisunmatched
    • Business Transformationunmatched
    • Category Developmentunmatched
    • Category Managementunmatched
    • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)unmatched
    • Cloud Computingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Competitive Analysis/Strategyunmatched
    • Consultingunmatched
    • Contract Approvalunmatched
    • Contract Negotiationunmatched
    • Contract Requirementsunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Decision Supportunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Event Managementunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • GCP (Good Clinical Practices)unmatched
    • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
    • Information Technology Consultingunmatched
    • Information/Data Security (InfoSec)unmatched
    • Intelligence Gatheringunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Market Analysisunmatched
    • Market Researchunmatched
    • Microsoft Windows Azureunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Needs Assessmentunmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Plan Meetingsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Pricingunmatched
    • Process Analysisunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Project Management Professional (PMP)unmatched
    • Project Planningunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Proposal Developmentunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Request for Proposals (RFP)unmatched
    • Requirements Managementunmatched
    • Risk Managementunmatched
    • SAPunmatched
    • Sourcing Strategyunmatched
    • Startupunmatched
    • Statement of Work (SOW)unmatched
    • Supplier Optimizationunmatched
    • Technical Operationsunmatched
    • Technical Strategyunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched
    • eSourcingunmatched

    Description

    Category Manager – Technology, Data, AI & Hyperscalers  
    The Category Manager will drive end-to-end sourcing execution and category management across enterprise technology spend, including cloud hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP), data platforms, and AI solutions. The role combines hands-on sourcing delivery with category strategy and execution 
    Responsibilities:
    • Support development and execution of category strategies across technology, data, AI, and cloud 
    • Identify opportunities for cost optimization, vendor consolidation, and demand management 
    • Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Tech Deals across, cloud hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP), data platforms, and AI solutions 
    • Manage sourcing and renewals for hyperscaler contracts and cloud consumption programs 
    • Managed end-to-end sourcing cycle, understand business needs, perform vendor research to identify potential participants to gettingthe contract signed 
    • Develop and published RFP in Ariba 
    • Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers, evaluate their capabilities, and gather market intelligence to support decision-making  
    • Lead supplier selection and qualification processes, including issuing RFIs, RFPs, and conducting supplier evaluations and negotiations  
    • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and ensure the sourcing strategy meets their needs 
    • Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers to secure favorable agreements that optimize value while mitigating risks 
    • Manage project plan for all assigned sourcing requests from requirement gathering to contracting 
    • Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers to secure favorable agreements (MSA/SOW) that optimize value while mitigating risks 
    • Liaise with legal, business and supplier to finalize contracts 
    • Document and analyze supplier responses to ensure it contains valid and detailed information 
    • Co-ordination with various stakeholders (business, procurement, suppliers) for setting up meetings, presentations and other sessions 
    • Liaising with business stakeholders, procurement team and suppliers to ensure timely and successful completions of tasks and activities (related to RFx events, NDA management and contracting) 
    • Collaborate with Technology, Data, AI, Security, Finance, and Legal teams to align sourcing outcomes 
    • Maintaining project plans/ tracker for all requests and sourcing events, including timely reporting to all stakeholders 
    Qualifications:
    • Bachelor’s Degree 
    • 5+ years of sourcing/procurement experience with a focus on IT Hardware & Infrastructure 
    • Proven experience as a Sourcing Specialist, Procurement Specialist, or similar role 
    • Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies, procurement best practices, and supplier management 
    • Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills 
    • Good project management/ business analysis/ process analysis skills 
    • Working knowledge of SAP Ariba, primarily in Sourcing and Contract workspace 
    • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities 
    • Professional certifications such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification will be a plus 

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    LocationMilwaukee, Wisconsin

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